used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
travel across or pass over
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading For in their dictionary the term “recreation” was practically unknown.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Naturally this involved much extra labor and personal sacrifice.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
yet to be or coming
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
hamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/
plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
intense and profound fear
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Naturally this involved much extra labor and personal sacrifice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
locationsnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “location” — a point or extent in space
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Naturally this involved much extra labor and personal sacrifice.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally this involved much extra labor and personal sacrifice.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
not any; not one
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
and nothing more
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Naturally this involved much extra labor and personal sacrifice.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading For in their dictionary the term “recreation” was practically unknown.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading For in their dictionary the term “recreation” was practically unknown.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
RURALadjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Naturally this involved much extra labor and personal sacrifice.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading For in their dictionary the term “recreation” was practically unknown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For in their dictionary the term “recreation” was practically unknown.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Naturally this involved much extra labor and personal sacrifice.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
TRADITIONSnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading So the New England tourist of the present day is constantly finding these little old-fashioned emblems of self-denial tucked away, not only in small hamlets but at the cross roads.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
not known
From this reading For in their dictionary the term “recreation” was practically unknown.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading No new settlement could be regarded as fairly established until it possessed a schoolhouse and a church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For in their dictionary the term “recreation” was practically unknown.
which person or people
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading TRADITIONS OF THE RURAL CHURCH The New England pioneers who penetrated the unbroken, trackless forests searching for suitable locations for future homes and who spared no physical effort in establishing these homes, would have regarded with contempt, if not with horror, the present day tendencies toward shorter and shorter hours of labor.
